Sony RDR-VX535 Operating Instructions - Page 12
Hookups and Settings, Hooking Up the Recorder, Step 1: Unpacking - remote
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Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Notes • Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. • See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. • You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack. • Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting. Do not connect the power cord until you reach "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 20. Step 1: Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Audio/video cord (phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote commander (remote) (1) • Set top box controller (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • HDMI cord (1) Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner) This recorder does not include a TV tuner. To record TV programs on this recorder, you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio/ video output jacks. If you have been using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect this recorder to your VCR using an audio/video cord. In this way, you will be able to record TV programs. You cannot record on this recorder if you have: - a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/ video outputs. - cable with no cable box. - antenna only (no cable TV). In the cases above, contact your cable service or satellite service company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver. Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function This function allows the recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set top box controller. You can also use the recorder's remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on. To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to: - Check the brand code of your cable box/satellite receiver. See "Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code" (page 121). - Connect the set top box controller (page 13). - Set the brand code number and the recorder's input that is connected to the cable box/satellite receiver (page 23). After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 25). 12US